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Parent And Child Parking Bay Signs
£14.99
In stock
SKU
TRAF1212RP
Parent And Child Parking Bay Signs help you reserve suitable parking spaces for families with young children in car parks, schools, retail sites and visitor areas, reducing misuse and improving bay clarity.
Parent And Child Parking Bay Signs identify parking bays intended for adults parking with young children. They help you guide drivers in car parks, schools, leisure sites and retail premises, making the correct space easier to find and reducing avoidable misuse.
Best Places to Position This Parking Bay Sign
You should install this sign directly beside or in front of the parent and child bay, at driver eye level where it can be read before a vehicle turns in. Good visibility matters because drivers make parking decisions quickly, especially in busy family areas.
Viewing Distance Guidance
Use this as a practical guide for low-speed car parks. Keep the sign clear of parked vehicles, fencing clutter and planting so the message can be seen before the driver reaches the bay.
| Size option | Typical useful viewing range | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| H 200 x W 600mm | Approx. 10–15 metres / 33–49 feet | Bay-front, wall or fence mounting in slow-moving parking areas |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
This sign helps drivers recognise the intended bay before parking, which supports more considerate use of family spaces and reduces avoidable conflict around entrances, school drop-off points and busy visitor car parks.
✅ Helps families locate suitable parking spaces more quickly when arriving with young children.
✅ Reduces casual misuse by making the bay purpose clear before the vehicle is parked.
✅ Supports smoother car park behaviour near entrances, walkways and shared visitor areas.
Specifications
- Sign message: “Parent and child”
- Purpose: identifies reserved family parking bays
- Sign type: parking
- Pictogram shown: “P” parking symbol
- Symbol colours: white on blue
- Text colour: black
- Background colour: white
- Material: rigid plastic
- Material thickness: 1.2mm
- Size: H 200 x W 600mm
- Shape: rectangle
- Orientation: landscape
- Finish: satin
- Supplied in single
- Display area: indoors/outdoors
- Where to use: parent and child parking bays
- Fitting methods: wall mount/fence mount
- Fixings: sold separately
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- EN ISO 7010 code: not applicable to this parking message
Installation Guidance
❌ Errors That Weaken the Message
❌ Do not fit the sign behind parked vehicles where it disappears once the bay is occupied.
❌ Do not place it too low, as drivers may miss it when turning into the space.
❌ Do not rely on one sign to cover several separated bays if drivers cannot tell which spaces it applies to.
❌ Where This Sign Is Not Enough
❌ It is not a substitute for a full parking enforcement policy where misuse is persistent.
❌ It should not be used for disabled bays, permit spaces or staff-only parking areas.
❌ It will not solve poor bay layout if the parent and child spaces are badly positioned or too difficult to access.
✅ Fitting It for Daily Use
✅ Mount it close to the bay it controls, ideally at the front or side of the space.
✅ Keep the face clean, unobstructed and visible from the normal vehicle approach.
✅ Use suitable fixings for the wall or fence surface and check the sign remains secure outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
Are Parent And Child Parking Bay Signs suitable for private car parks? Yes. They are suitable for private parking areas where you want to identify spaces intended for adults parking with young children.
Does this sign make the bay legally enforceable? Not by itself. It helps communicate the bay purpose clearly, but enforcement depends on your site rules, parking terms and management process.
Where should I place the sign for best effect? Place it at the head of the bay or beside the space where drivers can see it before committing to park.
Can I use this near schools or nurseries? Yes, where you have designated parent and child parking spaces and need to reduce confusion during busy drop-off and collection times.
Do I need ground markings as well? If the car park is busy or bays are often misused, upright signs and clear bay markings usually work better together than either one alone.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Clear parent and child wording for bay identification
- ✓ Recognisable blue parking symbol supports quick driver understanding
- ✓ Landscape layout suits long bay-front and fence positions
- ✓ Satin face helps keep the message readable in normal car park lighting
Benefits
- ✓ Helps you guide family drivers without relying on verbal instructions
- ✓ Makes misuse easier to challenge because the bay purpose is visible
- ✓ Supports safer movement where children are getting in and out of vehicles
- ✓ Gives your car park a more organised and considerate parking layout
Helpful parent and child parking choices
For the wider choice, compare the parent and child parking signs range before setting out your bays. Useful when you are planning several spaces across one car park.
To point drivers towards spaces from the approach road, use right arrow parent and child parking signs. Ideal where the bay is not directly ahead.
For a direct bay-use message, choose parent and child parking only signs where the space needs clear user guidance. Helpful for reducing casual misuse of family bays.
Where traffic approaches from the opposite side, add left arrow parent and child parking signs. Good for car parks with split entrances or angled rows.
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